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Originally Posted by EddyBeers
Here is a small list of bills he sponsored or co-sponsored
1) Ethics Reform, most comprehensive ever according to Wash Post. Creates a searchable database for earmarks, government grants and contracts, tightened limits on donations from lobbyists
2) Lugar-OBama initiative on nuclear warheads, increaesd the capture and storage of loose nucs, also increased the capture and destruction of loose conventional weapons
3) Bill putting strict limits on no bid contracts after natural disasters
4) Bill requirng special planning before a disaster for the evacuation of special needs individuals and seniors
5) Bill creating a Family Reunificaiton search and locator program after natural disasters
6) Bill to mandate the US involvement in creation of security and democracy in Congo
7) A bill to increase education and innovation in the US to help compete in the global economy
8) A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act to capture carbon and store it, along with R & D
9) Bill to strengthen gift bans and limits from lobbyists
10) A bill requiring Congressional committees to have audio or visual recordings of their proceedings available to the public within 14 days of the hearing
11) Bill to prevent members of COngress from lobbying after they leave Congress
12) Bill to increase funding to local law enforcement
13) Bill to provide rehabilitative services to vets with brain injuries
There are many more, but I hope this helps on your readily apparent attempt to make an informed decision on Senator Obama's candidacy...
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Not many "tough calls" in there. Looks more like resume building than a political platform. It's much easier to focus on increased spending for "how could you oppose" humanitarian issues like finding family after a hurricane than it is to balance budgets and reduce gov't waste.
How about we put together a list of "abstain" votes on hotly contested issues?